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Dietitians and doctors say a new federal bill to extend Medicare coverage for nutritional therapy provided by a registered dietitian would provide better healthcare for Americans with celiac disease.

Dr. Samuel Gee was the first researcher to recognize that the symptoms of celiac disease could be treated through diet. Today, we celebrate Celiac Disease Awareness Day on Dr. Gee's birthday and remember how far we've come in celiac disease knowledge and research, while recognizing there is still a critical need for treatments and a cure.

The CDF Turkey Trot raises funds to support celiac disease research. This year we are going virtual with a Cross-Country Challenge on Saturday, November 14 and Sunday, November 15.

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a final rule for gluten-free labeling compliance requirements for fermented and hydrolyzed foods.

I want to share with you an update of our work in Washington, DC with Congress and NIH to accelerate research for diagnostics, treatments, and a cure for celiac disease.

Concern has been expressed in the celiac disease community that the FDA’s temporary food labeling requirements during COVID-19 apply to gluten. The FDA confirmed that the introduction of unlabeled gluten is not allowed in regulated food products.

CDF has been approved for a $100,000 funding award through the Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Awards program. The funds will support the community convening of patient advocates, researchers, and other key stakeholders to create a roadmap for patient advocate engagement in research.

Each year, we proudly embrace the unity and generosity of our community during May Celiac Disease Awareness Month.

Showcasing the “brightest ideas and breakthroughs in digestive disease,” DDW 2020 includes recent studies and innovations in celiac disease and gluten-related disorders, some of which we have curated and summarized for you.

A small pilot study suggests chemical pollutants might be an environmental factor associated with celiac disease in children. This is the first research to link the autoimmune disorder with persistent organic pollutants (POPs) detected in blood samples from celiac patients.